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The civil rights movements


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The civil rights movements


Migration of the Blacks toward the north increased over the years and reached a peak during the Second World War. During this period Black people left the racism and lack of opportunities in the south and remained in the northern cities like Chicago where works in industries and factories were available. This mass migration gave a sense of independence to the Black communities which in its turn empowered the rising Civil Rights Movement. American Civil Rights Movement, the mass protest movement against racial segregation and discrimination in the southern United States that came to national prominence during the mid- 1950s. Civil Rights Groups came up and fought for equality in employment opportunities, voting rights, education, and housing. Civil Rights Activists engaged in various activities to challenge the draconian customs and laws to obtain equality for all Americans.
The novel “The Invisible Man” promoted the Civil Rights Movement in the country. The rich description of social conflicts and the moving life of its anonymous narrator touched future generations of students. The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s was born. Out of the need and desire of African Americans and other people of color for equality and freedom. Almost a hundred years after the abolition of slavery, widespread segregation, discrimination, and deprivation of Civil Rights and racially motivated violence have penetrated all personal and structural aspects of Black life.
Local and state "Jim Crow" laws prohibit African Americans from entering classrooms and restrooms and leaving theaters, trains, juries, and legislatures. During this period of time, in order to eliminate such discrimination and injustice, radical activism activities continued to emerge. . Activists work together and use non-violent protests and specifically targeted civil disobedience actions such as the Montgomery bus boycott and the Greensboro Woolworth seat to bring about change. Most of this organizing and activism occurs in the southern United States. However, people of all ethnic groups and religions across the country joined the ranks of human rights defenders to express their support and commitment to freedom and equality. For example, on August 28, 1963, 250,000 Americans arrived in Washington and headed to the southern United States. However, people of all ethnic groups and religions across the country joined the ranks of human rights defenders to express their support and commitment to freedom and equality. For example, on August 28, 1963, 250,000 Americans came to Washington, DC to participate in the Search for Employment and Freedom in Washington" parade. They heard their own voices and heard the speeches of many Civil Rights Leaders, especially Martin Luther King who delivered one of the most influential speeches in history. Ellison has an extraordinary ability to condense the history of African Americans through stories, allusions and symbols, and interactions between characters.

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